Bijay Pokharel
Bijay Pokharel is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Abijita.com and a freelance technology writer covering the tech industry since 2017. He specializes in cybersecurity, digital privacy, malware, vulnerabilities, and online safety, with a strong interest in internet protection and women’s online security. A dedicated tech enthusiast and continuous learner, Bijay approaches his professional work with clarity, rational thinking, and a calm, solution-oriented mindset.
Windows Update Errors: A Comprehensive Troubleshooting Guide
See some of the most common upgrade and installation errors for Windows 10 and Windows 11, and what you can do to try to fix them.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 12, 2024
4 min read
DuckDuckGo Introduces $9.99 Monthly Privacy Package with VPN
Privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo announced a new subscription plan aimed at bolstering online security and anonymity.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 11, 2024
3 min read
Memory Products Maker Kingston Expands External SSD Lineup
Kingston Technology on Thursday announced the 'XS1000' external SSD (solid-state drive), a small and sleek file backup solution.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 11, 2024
1 min read
Meta Testing New Tools to Help Protect Youth from Sextortion
Meta, Facebook's parent company, is testing new tools to protect young people from sextortion and other forms of intimate image abuse on their platforms.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 11, 2024
1 min read
iCabbi Data Breach Exposes Nearly 300,000 Taxi App Users
A recent data breach affecting iCabbi, a Dublin-based taxi dispatch software provider, has compromised the personal information of nearly 300,000 taxi app users in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 11, 2024
1 min read
Beware! Fake Facebook Verification Scams Are Flooding Social Media
The coveted blue checkmark. On Facebook, it's a symbol of authenticity and recognition, particularly important for public figures and brands. Unfortunately, scammers are exploiting this desire for verification, leading to a dangerous rise in fake Facebook verification posts and ads.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 11, 2024
2 min read
Apple Sends Notifications To Users in 92 Nations About ‘Mercenary Spyware’
Apple on Thursday sent threat notifications to select users in 92 countries who may have been targeted using ‘mercenary spyware’ like Pegasus from the NSO Group.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 11, 2024
1 min read
Google Gemini AI Arriving On OnePlus, OPPO Smartphones
Smartphone manufacturers OnePlus and OPPO on Thursday announced that they have teamed up with Google to debut the tech giant's Artificial Intelligence (AI) model, Gemini 1.0 Ultra, into their devices.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 11, 2024
1 min read
We Were Asked to Suspend Accounts of Sitting Brazilian Politicians, Journalists: Musk
Elon Musk on Thursday claimed that the X platform was asked to suspend accounts of sitting members of the Brazilian Parliament and journalists, as the US government now looks into possible law violations in the country.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 11, 2024
1 min read
Google Introduces Paid Security Upgrade for Chrome Enterprise
Google is bolstering its Chrome Enterprise browser offering by introducing Chrome Enterprise Premium, a new tier that expands security features and controls for organizations.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 11, 2024
1 min read
Researchers Discover Espionage Campaign Targeting Indian Users via Fake Messaging Apps
Researchers have discovered an active espionage campaign 'eXotic Visit', targeting Android users via fake messaging apps that are distributed through dedicated websites and Google Play, a new report said on Wednesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 11, 2024
1 min read
ByteDance Profit Soars 60%, Beats Tencent
TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, posted a remarkable 60% profit increase in 2023, surpassing rivals Tencent and Alibaba.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 10, 2024
1 min read
Messenger Update: Shared Albums, HD Photos, & Larger File Support
Users can now create shared albums directly within chats for better organization, send photos in high-definition to preserve image quality, and easily share larger files up to 100MB in size.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 10, 2024
1 min read
Starlink Expands Reach to Albania with High-Speed Satellite Internet
SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service has officially launched in Albania.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 10, 2024
1 min read
Over 90,000 LG Smart TVs Vulnerable to Remote Attacks, Warn Security Researchers
Security researchers at Bitdefender have issued a critical warning: over 90,000 LG smart TVs could be remotely hacked due to flaws in the TV's WebOS operating system.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 9, 2024
2 min read
What is Generative AI? Explained
Think of generative AI as a super-smart student who's been fed a massive library of information. It could be text, images, code – anything.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 9, 2024
4 min read
1st Solar Eclipse of 2024 Garners 1.2 Million Posts on X: CEO Linda Yaccarino
The first total solar eclipse of 2024 garnered a whopping 1.2 million posts on X.com, said CEO Linda Yaccarino on Tuesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 9, 2024
1 min read
X Employees Facing Arrest in Brazil: Elon Musk
Elon Musk on Tuesday alleged that employees of his X social media platform in Brazil are facing arrest amid his ongoing stand-off with the judiciary over blocking some X accounts.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 9, 2024
1 min read
Fix “Gmail Storage Full” with Google One
Ready to wave goodbye to storage worries? Upgrade today and enjoy a more spacious digital life within your Google account.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 8, 2024
2 min read
Notepad++ Seeks Your Assistance in Shutting Down Fake Site
The Notepad++ project, developers of the popular open-source text editor, is calling on its community for help in taking down a harmful website that's impersonating their official download source.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 8, 2024
2 min read





